California is the best state in the nation for an adventure vacation, according to a new study. It beat out every other state ...

California is a state that's not exactly lacking in beautiful nature and outdoor recreation, and this charming coastal town ...

MILL VALLEY, Calif. - A new poll ranks Mount Tamalpais State Park as No. 1 as the best hiking spot in California. The poll, by the California State Parks Foundation, found that Mt. Tam, located in ...

With ultra-fresh seafood at Ada's Fish House, fiery sunsets from its pier, and a festival with magical, swirling sand art, ...

California State Parks Foundation released the results of the “Best of California’s State Parks,” a new poll highlighting popular places for hiking, camping, spectacular views, wildflowers, ...

The state of California is home to some of the best beaches across the United States. Southern California beaches are well known for their West Coast waves and family-friendly beach days. Northern ...

There are so many great parks in California it can be daunting to narrow your adventure. Do you want a place exploding with desert wildflowers? A beach with mysterious tidal pools, a hike where your ...

Sunset Magazine named five California beaches as 2025 West Coast standouts. Avila Beach and Pismo Beach earned praise for scenery and outdoor activity mix. Judges evaluated hundreds of destinations ...

Singers and scribes have waxed poetic for decades about the best beaches in California, in love with the wild coastlines, endless sky, and ever-present sunshine. As any self-professed beach aficionado ...

California’s vast trail network offers visitors and locals alike the chance to see plenty of wildlife. On any given day, in any given state park, you’ll see a plethora of creatures. California’s ...